Chronogolf by Lightspeed vs Select Pi
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Chronogolf by Lightspeed
Easily book your next golf round at clubs worldwide. Discover exclusive offers and manage prepaid packages. See who's playing with a member tee-sheet visualization.
- Book tee-times worldwide
- Exclusive discount offers
- Member tee-sheet visualization
- Claim prepaid packages
- Invite guests to bookings
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Chronogolf helps you play more golf by providing the easiest way to book your next round at your favorite golf clubs. BOOK TEE-TIMES Explore clubs nearby or around the world and enjoy a simple booking process on your mobile device. BENEFIT FROM EXCLUSIVE OFFERS Be on the lookout for discounted tee-times provided by participating golf clubs. ACCESS TO MEMBER TEE-SHEET Choose your golf partners thanks to a new visualization of the tee-times where the number of places available, the names of the players and their handicap are visible! (Requires a membership to participating club) CLAIM YOUR PREPAID PACKAGES Use your prepaid rounds of golf or carts simply and directly in the booking process. You can also keep an eye on the remaining usage! INVITE YOUR GUESTS Notify your guest or fellow members of your booking by inviting them in your booking. They will be aware of any events related to your reservation. Find us also on your club's website or on our marketplace at https://www.chonogolf.com Discover us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/chronogolf Discover us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/chronogolf Discover us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/chronogolf
Select Pi
This app allows golfers to manage their golf ball dispensing accounts at participating facilities. Users can register, add funds, and dispense buckets of balls directly from their device.
- Register account
- Add value to account
- Dispense golf ball buckets
- Check facility-specific balance
- Automatic balance sync for existing cards
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Register, add value, and dispense balls at any facility equipped with the Select Pi technology. NOTE: Not all facilities allow in-app reloads. support@ontogolf.com.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Select Pi at none against Chronogolf by Lightspeed's shown. Select Pi also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Chronogolf by Lightspeed's advantage is review sentiment (64% vs 36%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Chronogolf by Lightspeed holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chronogolf by Lightspeed has 30K ratings behind it against 2.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Chronogolf by Lightspeed's written reviews are positive against 36% of Select Pi's.
Chronogolf by Lightspeed ships an update every 3 weeks, Select Pi every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Chronogolf by Lightspeed | Select Pi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (30K ratings) — better | 4.6 (2.7K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 64.0% of reviews — better | 35.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 30K — better | 2.7K |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 92 MB | 101 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chronogolf, Inc. | Leisure Design Systems |
Customer experience
Chronogolf by Lightspeed
Select Pi
User reviews
Chronogolf by Lightspeed
From 30K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient booking
- 💡 Helpful scheduling tool
- 🚀 Quick and easy
- 👍 Reliable and accurate
Room to improve
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 👎 Difficult to modify reservations
- 👎 Misleading pricing information
- 👎 Limited course availability
- 🔒 Poor customer service
Select Pi
From 2.7K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 User-friendly app
- 🚀 Convenient purchasing
- 🤝 Responsive customer support
Room to improve
- 🐛 Payment issues
- 🔍 Lack of transaction history
- 🤔 Confusing user experience
- 💰 Overpriced services
Bugs and requests
Chronogolf by Lightspeed
Reported bugs
5 issues- Reservation times not accurately reflected
- Compatibility issues with iOS 14 update
- Inability to login or access account
- Tee time availability not properly synced
- Reservation cancellation and refund problems
Requested features
5 requests- Add ability to flip/modify tee times
- Improve search functionality to see all available tee times
- Allow adding guests/members to existing reservations
- Provide option to pay at the course
- Display cart pricing with tee time reservations
Select Pi
Reported bugs
3 issues- Inconsistent QR code scanning
- Duplicate charges
- Dispensing issues at ball machines
Requested features
3 requests- Add ability to load funds directly in the app
- Implement universal balance that can be used at any participating course
- Integrate with Apple Watch for seamless access
In-app purchases
Chronogolf by Lightspeed
No in-app purchases
Select Pi
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Chronogolf by Lightspeed free?
Is Select Pi free?
Which has better reviews, Chronogolf by Lightspeed or Select Pi?
Do Chronogolf by Lightspeed or Select Pi have ads?
Which is updated more often, Chronogolf by Lightspeed or Select Pi?
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